Jean Campbell Wears Bright Beauty Lensed By Ryan McGinley In India For W Magazine December 2017

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Jean Campbell Wears Bright Beauty Lensed By Ryan McGinley In India For W Magazine December 2017

"In the cold, nearly winter months of 2017, just about everyone could use a bright, cheerful pick-me-up"writes W Magazine. "So why not turn to the sartorial-equivalent of an endorphin rush: vibrant, rainbow-hued clothes. Project some happiness with colorful dresses, sweaters, and outerwear that will stand out in a sea of neutral hues. Proenza Schouler made pink cool for the downtown set with chic, abstract prints, while at Céline, designer Phoebe Philo crafted glorious watercolor pattern, made edgy when paired with black lace. Gucci and Missoni, both maestros of rainbow colors, did what they did best yet again, while Raf Simons made the case for a floral bucket hat. And what better backdrop to showcase the season's best colors than Jaipur, India's so-called Pink City, known for its vibrant landscapes. Here, model Jean Campbell, takes you on a rainbow-fueled journey."

Ryan McGinley captures Campbell, styled by Sara Moonves for the December 2017 issue of W Magazine. 

Eye: Radhika Jones, A "Fearless and Brilliant Editor" Says Wintour, Will Head Vanity Fair Magazine

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Radhika Jones, A "Fearless and Brilliant Editor" Says Wintour, Will Head Vanity Fair Magazine

Did Hollywood's continuing Harvey Weinstein scandal affect Conde Nast's decision to move the lower profile, but not less credentialed Radhika Jones into the editor-in-chief chair at Vanity Fair?

Jones will be the magazine's fifth editor-in-chief since it was revived in 1983, and she succeeds the famed Graydon Carter, who has helmed Vanity Fair since 1992. 

"There is nothing else out there quite like Vanity Fair," Jones said in a statement.  "It doesn't just reflect our culture — it drives our understanding of it. It can mix high and low, wit and gravitas, powerful narrative and irresistible photography. It has a legacy of influential reporting, unmatchable style and, above all, dedication to its readers. I am honored to succeed Graydon Carter as editor and excited to get to work."

We'll never know if the Harvey Weinstein scandal and its aftermath influenced Conde Nast's pick of Radhika Jones, but it seems probable that a too-familiar relationship with Hollywood moguls might not be an ace credential in what has become a daily struggle of outing one Hollywood exec after another over sexual harassment accusations and sexual assault. Perhaps a more important qualification could be an editor or writer's relationship with the women of Hollywood and women in general. 

Juergen Teller Eyes Adwoa, Alewya, Edie, Jean + In 'Remain' For Vogue UK December 2017

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Photographer Juergen Teller captures models Adwoa Aboah, Alewya Demmisse, Edie Campbell, Jean Campbell, Olympia Campbell & Matilda Lowther in 'Remain', styled by Venetia Scott For Vogue UK December 2017.

Hao Zeng Flashes New East Asian Beauty & Individuality For Models.com

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Photographer Hao Zeng captures a new wave of East Asian models that reflect the rise of inclusion in the modeling industry, meant to address exploding luxury markets in China, Japan and South Korea. Zengshares the exclusive with Models.com, whose editor Irene Ojo-Felix argues correctly that inclusion and the rise of individuality on social media welcome and redefine beauty, rejecting exclusively European/American standards. Long hair, short hair, freckles, tattoos, piercings and a range of crème brûlée skin colors have redefined beauty standards in East Asia and around the world./ Hair by Cyndia Harvey; makeup by Frankie Boyd

Models Kiko Arai, Huan Zhou, Gao Jie, Manami Kinoshita and Zuoye are styled by Connie Berg in somber colors with graceful, architectural shapes.  

Marley Rizzuti Flashes 'Under the Sun' In Vivid Color For Tidal Magazine November 2017

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Model Tricia at Muse NYC is styled by Alpha Vomero in Phillip Lim, Preen Line, Nike, Public School, Creatures of Comfort, Rosie Assoulin, Karen Walker and more in 'Under the Sun'. Photographer Marley Rizzuti captures the stylish exuberance for Tidal Magazine November 2017./ Hair by Dan Renée; makeup by Yinna Wang

Images via See Management for Alpha Vomero

Beverly Young Nelson Details Roy Moore Assault On Her As 16-Year-Old Waitress

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Beverly Young Nelson Details Roy Moore Assault On Her As 16-Year-Old Waitress

In one of the most compelling moments I've ever witnessed on television, Beverly Young Nelson voiced in vivid, graphic detail her 1977 attack by Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore. Nelson becomes the fifth woman -- and probably the most serious accuser -- along with Leigh Corfman. Nelson was quick to say that both she and her husband voted for Donald Trump and her claims have nothing to do with politics. It was reading the stories of the other women that prompted Beverly Young Nelson to come forward.

Represented by Gloria Allard, who specializes in sexual harassment and sexual assault cases, Nelson recounted Mr. Moore's attack on her when she was 16 and a waitress in a Gadsden, Alabama and he was a prosecutor in Etowah County, Ala. The Daily Beast details her testimony about that night.

Earlier in the evening, Moore had signed Nelson's yearbook -- which Nelson produced at the news conference -- and later offered her a ride home. Instead of getting on the highway, she alleges, Moore parked in the back of the Olde Hickory House restaurant. Nelson said she asked Moore what he was doing.

“Instead of answering my question, Mr. Moore reached over and began groping me, putting his hands on my breasts,” Nelson said weeping. “I tried to open my car door to leave, but he reached over and locked it so I could not get out. I tried fighting him off, while yelling at him to stop, but instead of stopping he began squeezing my neck attempting to force my head onto his crotch. I continued to struggle. I was determined that I was not going to allow him to force me to have sex with him. I was terrified. He was also trying to pull my shirt off. I thought that he was going to rape me. I was twisting and struggling and begging him to stop. I had tears running down my face.

Charlotte Tomas Honors Timeless Heritage Jewelry, Lensed By Alina Asmus For Vogue Turkey

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Model Charlotte Tomas is styled by Didem Dayıcıoğlu in timeless-appeal, ancient-world heritage jewelry and watches lensed by Alina Asmus for Vogue Turkey November 2017./ Makeup by Elçin Mutlu; hair by Talat Kivrak

Jade Woods Wears Poetic White Artistry Lensed By Sylve Colless For Marie Claire Australia

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Model Jade Woods is a modern-day Raphael woman styled in artisan-inspired whites by Jana Pokorny. Sylve Colless is behind the lens for Marie Claire Australia December 2017./ Makeup by Peter Beard. hair by Daren Borthwick

Eye: Edie Campbell Is Fashion Industry Oracle, Joining Cameron Russell In Fight Against Model Exploitation

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Eye: Edie Campbell Is Fashion Industry Oracle, Joining Cameron Russell In Fight Against Model Exploitation

Top model Edie Campbell graces the December 2017 issue of Vogue China, lensed by Patrick Demarchelier with styling by Daniela Paudice./ Makeup by Romy Soleimani; hair by Ward

Ironically, Campbell is styled as a possible muse from an ancient Greek temple like the famous one at Delphi. Occupation of the site at Delphi can be traced to the Neolithic period with extensive use beginning in the Mycenaean period (1600-1100 BC), a time we associate with the fall of the goddesses in cultural worship and the rise of patriarchy, which established deep roots in ancient Greece. The name 'Delphoi' comes from the same root as δελφύς delphys, "womb" and may indicate archaic veneration of Gaia at the site, writes Wiki. An oracle was a priest or priestess -- originally we believe it was primarily women as priestesses -- acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity.

Enough with ancient history of the goddesses. Edie Campbell became a fashion industry muse and oracle this week, writing an open letter published by Women's Wear Daily, in which she highlights the abuse of all models, including men.  In a maverick twist, Campbell suggests that in the fashion industry, the abuse of male models is every bit as serious as among the women. 

“We have a problem: we operate within a culture that is too accepting of abuse, in all of its manifestations. This can be the ritual humiliation of models, belittling of assistants, power plays and screaming fits. We have come to see this as simply a part of the job.”

Campbell’s letter is in response to the Instagram campaign to raise awareness of sexual exploitation of models started in October by the US model Cameron Russell.

Here is Edie Campbell's letter in full:

Pharrell Williams All Stars Light Up Vogue US December 2017, Shot By Mario Testino

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We couldn't be happier to see Pharrell Williams, holding court with Imaan Hammam on the cover of American Vogue's December 2017 issue, shot by Mario Testino. Williams shares the coveted cover slot with Meryl Streep in an issue dubbed 'Then & Now'. As US fashion magazines all reflect a move into mindfulness, Vogue takes a look back at the great minds and brilliant artists who've made impactful changes in culture, beauty, politics and fashion. 

Life in Trumplandia needs every shot of positive adrenalin that we can get.  Imagine waking up on Sunday to find Trump calling you a "hater and a fool" because you are genuinely concerned about Russian involvement in the US election. Adding insult to injury, our illiterate president writes " There always playing politics . . . " rather than the correct "They're always playing politics . . . ". It's exhausting, frankly. 

The creative genius Pharrell Williams digs deeply into his post 2016 election soul as an avid Hillary Clinton supporter, reflecting on life in Trumplandia and his evolving brand of activism.  Then Pharrell lights up the pages of Vogue in this Mario Testino editorial styled by Lucinda Chambers featuring Afrodita Dorado, Dilone, Lineisy Montero, Janaye Furman, Alton Mason, Samile Bermannelli, Aiden Curtiss, Aya Jones, Selena Forrest, Joan Smalls & more. 

Eye: The All-Black 2018 Pirelli Calendar Is Perfect Timing For Tim Walker, Edward Enninful, Duckie Thot & Its All-Star Cast

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Eye: The All-Black 2018 Pirelli Calendar Is Perfect Timing For Tim Walker, Edward Enninful, Duckie Thot & Its All-Star Cast

For the 45th Calendar edition, the British photographer Tim Walker applied his unmistakable style of extravagant sets, helped by set designer Shona Heath with styling by Edward Enninful, now Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue. 

Whoopi Goldberg joined the Pirelli cast for a 28-image calendar that significantly expanded the recent-years redefinition of the annual calendar beyond a vision of sexy, naked women eating bananas Terry Richardson style. 

Enninful explains the mission of Pierelli's 2018 all-black cast:  “To see a black Alice today means children of all races can embrace the idea of diversity from a very young age and also acknowledge that beauty comes in all colours. Culturally, we are living in a diverse world. Projects like this remarkable Pirelli Calendar demonstrate that there is still hope in what sometimes feels like an increasingly cynical reality.”

Walker's post as chief photographer said that the idea of a black Alice has been with him "for a long time". In fact the story has been a big influence throughout his career of captivating, extravagant fashionable storytelling. 

“I see the fashion world as wonderland,” he said. “Alice in Wonderland is a story that I have drawn upon for a long time. It has always been in my work. Alice for me is always there. I didn’t want to tell Alice as she had been told before. I didn’t want to be influenced by Disney’s interpretation or Tim Burton’s interpretation, I wanted to go back to the core of the imagination.”

Free Spirit Saskia de Brauw Is Lensed By Daniel Jackson For Vogue Japan November 2017

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Top model Saskia de Brauw is styled by Sissy Vian in 'Chasing The Free Spirit', lensed by Daniel Jackson for Vogue Japan November 2017./ Hair by James Pecis; makeup by Romy Soleimani

Eye: Mary J. Blige Wears Her Iconic Style In The Edit Nov. 9, 2017, With Netflix 'Mudbound' Bringing Her Oscar Talk

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Mary J. Blige Wears Her Iconic Style In The Edit Nov. 9, 2017, With Netflix 'Mudbound' Bringing Her Oscar Talk

As painful as it's been ending her 13 year marriage to Martin Isaacs, Mary J Blige tells The Editmagazine that she used the pain of her divorce to emotionally fund her acclaimed role in 'Mudbound'. Blige's character makes on debut in the Netflix film, scheduled for release on Friday November 17.

In her editorial styled by Tracy Taylor, Blige wears the street style she's famous for. Yelena Yemchuk is behind the lens, flashing Blige in what is one of many new editorials to come.

"A lot of the things we do in a relationship are in the name of love. You want to save it, so you do stupid stuff and give him what he wants, knowing you shouldn't. You create a monster, Blige explains.

She added: 'I learned life is the greatest teacher. You gotta ask, what did you do to end up here? That's when you can start to heal. And I realized that I must have hated myself, because I didn't deserve to be treated like that.”

Grace Hartzel Heads Up 'Leaders of the Gang', Lensed By Patrick Demarchelier For Dior Magazine Winter 2017

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The latest issue of 'Dior Magazine' features a cover story stars Grace Hartzel, who leads an intrepid band of strong Dior women including Fernanda Ly, Aira Ferreira, Cara Taylor, Ellen Rosa, and Ruth Bell. Longtime muse of photographer Patrick Demarchelier, Grace is a natural choice to embody the spirit of Maria Grazia Chiuri’sready-to-wear collection for Autumn / Winter 201 in 'Leaders of the Gang'. Lensed in the urban outback of Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood, the cover story is styled by Elin Svahn.

LA District Attorney Jackie Lacey Forms Entertainment Industry Sexual Assault Task Force

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LA District Attorney Jackie Lacey Forms Entertainment Industry Sexual Assault Task Force

Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Thursday the formation of a task force organized to respond to claims of sexual abuse in the entertainment industry, writes New York Magazine. 

“I have assigned the group of veteran sex crimes prosecutors to work together to ensure a uniformed approach to the legal review and possible prosecution of any case that meets both the legal and factual standards for criminal prosecution,” Lacey continued.

Max Abadian Captures Diane Kruger, Star of 'In the Fade', For DuJour Magazine Winter 2017

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German-born actor and model Diane Kruger is lensed by Max Abadian on two covers for the Winter 2017 issue of DuJour Magazine. Michaela Erlanger styles the star of the upcoming film 'In the Fade' in Celine, Dolce & Gabbana, Jason Wu, Lanvin, Dior and more. / Hair by Serge Normant, Makeup by Hung Vanngo

Kruger won a Best Actress Award at Cannes for her role of Katja Sekerci, "a scrappy wife and mother whose life is upended when her husband and child, both of Turkish descent, are killed by a terrorist bomb, in director Fatih Akin’s film 'In the Fade.' Now there's talk of an Oscar nomination for Kruger's first major starring role.

Cara Delevingne Dazzles In 'Shimmer in the Dark' By Lorin Askill For Jimmy Choo Resort Spring 2018

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Top talent Cara Delevingne gets a mega dose of glam, holiday spirit, channeling '70s styled in a fabulous campaign for Jimmy Choo resort's 2018 collection. From the crystal embellished ‘Maine’ to the glittery ‘Hanover’, the footwear featured in 'Shimmer in the Dark', shot by Aussie filmmaker Lorin Askill, delivers one of the best Jimmy Choo campaigns in years. 

The brand's creative director Sandra Choi's collection of 'dancing Choos' hits the high mark, with Cara Delevingne delivering a sultry but spirited femme glamour that's totally fresh.